Why Choose the Mersen 44020300 K2-3P275 Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 44020300, also identified as the K2-3P275, is a high-performance Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect three-phase low-voltage electrical installations against transient overvoltages. Part of the trusted Mersen Surge-Trap K2 series, it provides reliable protection for 230/400 V TN-C electrical systems, helping safeguard switchgear, motors, drives and sensitive electronic equipment from lightning-induced surges and switching transients.
The K2-3P275 features a compact pluggable construction that allows the protection cartridges to be replaced without removing the complete DIN-rail base. A clear visual status indicator enables quick inspection of the operational condition, simplifying routine maintenance and ensuring continuous surge protection.
With a 230/400 V AC nominal operating voltage, a 275 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage, a 20 kA nominal discharge current and a 50 kA maximum discharge current, the Mersen 44020300 delivers dependable protection for commercial buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure installations. Its three-module DIN-rail design makes installation straightforward within distribution boards and motor control centres.
Key Advantages
- Reliable Type 2 surge protection for three-phase TN-C electrical systems.
- 50 kA maximum discharge current for excellent transient overvoltage protection.
- Compact pluggable construction for simplified maintenance.
- Visual operating status indicator for rapid inspection.
- High short-circuit withstand capability.
- Suitable for commercial, industrial and infrastructure installations.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap K2 series.
- Type 2 / Class II surge protection device.
- 3+0 internal configuration.
- Three-pole design.
- 230/400 V AC nominal operating voltage.
- 275 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- 20 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 50 kA maximum discharge current (Imax).
- Protection mode: L-PE(N).
- Dynamic thermal disconnection.
- Visual operating status indicator.
- Pluggable DIN-rail construction.
Reliable Surge Protection for Three-Phase Electrical Systems
Transient overvoltages generated by indirect lightning strikes, utility switching and inductive electrical loads can damage PLCs, motor drives, switchgear, communication equipment and power supplies. Installing a dedicated Type 2 surge protection device helps reduce costly equipment failures while improving electrical system reliability.
The Mersen K2-3P275 combines high surge current capability, fast response and replaceable protection cartridges, providing dependable long-term protection whilst simplifying routine maintenance in commercial and industrial installations.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase TN-C distribution boards.
- Industrial switchgear and motor control centres.
- Commercial electrical installations.
- Manufacturing and process automation.
- Building services and infrastructure projects.
- Protection of drives, PLCs and sensitive electronic equipment.